16 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Warning
Skin irritation
Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
- Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
- Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
- Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
- Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
- Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
- Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact
with the eyes.
- If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
- Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service
schedule.
Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
- Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance
with the applicable regulations.
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not
designed for DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Preparatory work
- Check the brake linings of the rear brake. (
IUI
p. 148)
Main work
- Stand the vehicle upright.
- Remove screw cap
O
with membrane
8
and the O-ring.
- Add brake fluid to level 6).
I Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
IUI
p. 290)
- Mount and tighten the screw cap with the membrane and O
ring.
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Info
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Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately
with water.